Flathead NF Cabin Snowplowing
ID: 1284LM26Q0005Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 2Ogden, UT, 844012310, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (56173)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- LAND TREATMENT PRACTICES (F006)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/05ebd5a44e5c4a1e8a488fb3c180e126/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking bids for snow plowing and snowbank removal services at rental cabins within the Flathead National Forest in Montana. The contract, designated as 1284LM26Q0005, requires the contractor to provide snow removal services within 24 hours of notification when snow accumulates to 6-8 inches, ensuring that no snow berms obstruct access to buildings. This procurement is critical for maintaining access to remote cabins during winter months, supporting public land use and recreation in the area. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by January 8, 2026, at 1700 MST, and direct any questions to Sarah Cotton at sarah.cotton@usda.gov by December 31, 2025.

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    COTTON, SARAH W
    sarah.cotton@usda.gov
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    1284LM26Q0005 Cabin SnowPlowing Combined Synopsis_Solicitation.pdf
    The USDA Forest Service is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation (Notice ID: 1284LM26Q0005) for North Fork Cabin Snow Plowing services at Flathead National Forest in Montana. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with offers due by January 8th, 2026, at 1700 MST. The NAICS code is 561730 ($9.5M small business size standard), and the Product Service Code is F006. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov. An Ombudsman Program is available for agency protests, offering informal and formal resolution processes, with detailed instructions for filing. Attachments include terms, statement of work, directions, and wage determination. Sarah Cotton is the contact person.
    Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions.pdf
    The Flathead National Forest is soliciting bids for snow plowing and snowbank removal services at various rental cabins and parking areas within the Glacier View and Hungry Horse Ranger Districts. The contract, 1284LM26Q0005, is a Firm Fixed Priced contract with a one-year base period (February 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026) and four one-year option periods, extending the total duration to five years. Services are required within 24 hours of notification when snow reaches 6-8 inches, using a snow blower or front-end plow, with no snow berms left in front of buildings. Evaluation will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criteria, considering price, the contractor's Quality Control Plan, and past performance. Technical proposals must detail the ability to perform services, including equipment, weather monitoring, communication plans, mobilization, and timely work completion. Questions are due by December 27, 2025, to sarah.cotton@usda.gov.
    Attachment 2- Statement of Work with Exhibits.pdf
    This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines requirements for snow plowing and snowbank removal services at specific rental cabins and the Whale Creek/North Fork road junction in the Glacier View and Hungry Horse Ranger Districts. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, supplies, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision. Snow removal is required when accumulations reach 6 to 8 inches, utilizing a tractor with a snow blower or a truck with a front-end plow. Services must be provided within 24 hours of notification from the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), ensuring no snow berms or piles obstruct buildings or walkways. Additionally, the contractor must use a front-end loader or similar equipment with a minimum one-cubic-yard bucket capacity to remove snowbanks when they impede normal plowing operations and roadway width.
    Attachment 3-Directions to Cabins.pdf
    The document provides detailed directions to four cabins located north of Columbia Falls, Montana, along the North Fork Road: Ben Rover, Ford, Schnaus, and Wurtz. Each entry specifies the cabin's distance from Columbia Falls and offers precise, step-by-step driving instructions, including landmarks and turns. The North Fork Road (County Road #486) is consistently identified as the primary access route, with Nucleus Avenue and Railroad Street in Columbia Falls serving as initial reference points. The directions emphasize that the road is gravel and intermittently plowed during winter, recommending 4-wheel drive and chains for winter travel. The cabins are situated near Polebridge, with some entries noting their relation to Glacier National Park or specific forest roads. This document is likely part of a federal or state government initiative related to public land use, recreation, or facility management, possibly for a grant or RFP concerning the maintenance or promotion of these remote cabins.
    Attachment 4- Wage Determination 2015-5399 Rev 26 08 July 2025.pdf
    This government file, Wage Determination No. 2015-5399, outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in specific Montana counties under the Service Contract Act. It details two Executive Orders: EO 14026 for contracts entered into or renewed after January 30, 2022, requiring $17.75/hour, and EO 13658 for contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, requiring $13.30/hour, both for 2025. The document specifies fringe benefits including health and welfare, vacation accrual based on years of service, and eleven paid holidays. It also provides guidance on paid sick leave under EO 13706, hazardous pay differentials, uniform allowances, and procedures for conforming unlisted job classifications and wage rates.
    Attachment 4- Wage Determination 2015-5401 Rev 27 Dated Dec 3 2025.pdf
    This document is a wage determination for Service Contract Act (SCA) covered contracts in specific Montana counties (Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Ravalli, Sanders), outlining minimum hourly wages and fringe benefits for various occupations. It includes detailed pay rates for administrative, automotive, food service, health, technical, and other categories. Key provisions include health and welfare benefits ($5.55/hour or $5.09/hour for EO 13706 contracts), vacation leave (2-4 weeks based on service), and eleven paid holidays. The document also details the applicability of Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, paid sick leave, and minimum wage requirements. Footnotes address computer employee exemptions and night/Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers. Hazardous pay differentials, uniform allowance policies, and the conformance process for unlisted occupations are also specified. The document emphasizes adherence to the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations" for job definitions and outlines procedures for requesting additional classifications and wage rates.
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